How rare is an uncracked dash on any car from the 1980s? probably very very rare..
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I have an uncracked used one so they can last 30years89 E30 325is Lachs Silber - currently M20B31, M20B33 in the works, stroked to the hilt...
new build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=317505
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Originally posted by 82eye View Posti have heard the same thing locally in sask about 303 in particular on all kinds of dashes.Originally posted by priapismMy girl don't know shit, but she bakes a mean cupcake.Originally posted by shamesonUsually it's best not to know how much money you have into your e30
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Originally posted by 20w506cyl View PostSince this a dash thread has anybody seen a dash recovered by Just Dashes? I got a quote from them for $1600 to recover my dash but I'm not at that point where I want to spend that much on an unknown product. Thanks.
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Originally posted by prisonerofdoom83 View Post
I live nearby and I went to check out the work and it looks top notch it is pricey but I don’t see any other real good alternatives . I did leave my dash as I had a spare one . It’s a 5-6 month wait so I have a bit to decide if I change my mind or not . They don’t charge you until they actually get to your dash .
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I've own so many E30, bought my first one in 1990 and have had several since, till this day I have not have no one dash cracked on me, and I had a project cars sitting for over 3 years and still no problem, I have 3 spare dashes in my basement and I don't think I would ever use any of them as my 2 cars are garaged and under car covers.
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I brought a used crack free dash to replace my grand canyon crack one in 2020 for around $350. The car sits in a parking lot exposed to all the harsh environment everyday and I use a sunshade In the summer - dash is still crack free. I drive the car on a regular basis too. We get very strong sunlight with 95-100F peaks here during Jun-Aug and freezing temps below 20F during Jan-FebLast edited by ZeKahr; 08-18-2022, 02:26 PM.1986 325e Schwarz (sold)
1989 325iX Alpineweiß (daily)
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what is the material, anyone know? maybe just vinyl?
its probably differential thermal expansion because of foam and the skin.89 E30 325is Lachs Silber - currently M20B31, M20B33 in the works, stroked to the hilt...
new build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=317505
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Originally posted by digger View Postwhat is the material, anyone know? maybe just vinyl?
its probably differential thermal expansion because of foam and the skin.
If someone can 3D scan their crack free dash that would be a step in the right direction1986 325e Schwarz (sold)
1989 325iX Alpineweiß (daily)
Greed is Good
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My 88 M3 still has an original uncracked dash. The car had been garaged since 98 and in a mild coastal climate (60-90 F) nearly all year round. I have used Amor all, lexol, eagle one, 303 and Meguiars on it but I think the main thing is keeping it hydrated and limiting the expanding/contracting (hot and cold).Last edited by reelizmpro; 08-18-2022, 10:37 PM."I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj
85 323i M TECH 1 S52 - ALPINEWEISS/SCHWARZE
88 M3 - LACHSSILBER/SCHWARZE
89 M3 - ALPINEWEISS II/M TECH CLOTH-ALCANTARA
91 M TECHNIC CABRIO TURBO - MACAOBLAU/M TECH CLOTH-LEATHER
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Mine isn't too bad - there's a small one above my gauge cluster near the vent and one by the climate vents. I just threw on a dash cover from CoverCraft and called it day.
The car is outside in the Florida heat most of the time, but I do keep a windshield cover on it daily and fully cover the car when not being used for extended periods of time. I did peak under the cover not too long ago and it looks the same as it did before I put the cover on.
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